jasonsmith894 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I have a Nikon D810 and I'm thinking about picking up a used A7r as a second body. I would use the A7r mostly as a walk around camera and for travel when I want to haul around less weight. I would likely purchase one or two of the Sony FE lenses to use with the A7r. I understand that there are shutter shake issues with the A7r, but it sounds like there are ways to get around them. I'm curious if others who have used the A7r have any experience with this issue. Also, I tend to do a lot of long exposures and I'm curious whether anyone has experienced noise issues with the A7r similar to those reported in the A7rii. I would appreciate any other thoughts folks have about using the A7r for these purposes and any real world comparison to the d810. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_in_PA Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 <p>Why not stick with Nikon so you can share lenses more effectively? You could even get something small and DX to take advantage of longer reach with some lenses.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonsmith894 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 That is certainly an option. I just found the prospect of a 36 MP FF sensor in a small body to be intriguing. Also, now that a new version has been released you can pick up a used body fairly cheaply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Ingold Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 <p>The A7 comes out better in resolution tests using the electronic front shutter. The A7ii better yet since it has internal image stabilization. You can find some good bargains on the A7ii, new or used, so I'd recommend that route. Nikon lenses work very well on the Sony, but manual focus only.</p> <p>Sony A7 cameras work best with native lenses. It wouldn't be long before you'd be carrying two sets of lenses for the same work. As a practical backup for a D810, you'd be better off with a D750 or another D810.</p> <p>I bought a Sony A7ii as a "backup" for a Leica M9, sharing the Leica lenses. Before long the M9 went to the back of the bag. The Sony is THAT good. If you have any sense of loyalty to Nikon, don't get a Sony.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonsmith894 Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 <p>Thanks for the input, Edward. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mukul_dube Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 <p>Shouldn't a "second body" take the same lenses as the first body?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karim Ghantous Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 <p>I concur with Edward: the A7 is inexpensive and 24Mpx is plenty of resolution.<br> <br> A further thought: maybe look at the A7s? It's more expensive but does things that no other camera can. It's the ultimate do-everything camera that can handle pretty much any lighting condition known to man. It also features an electronic shutter, which the A7 doesn't.<br> </p> <blockquote> <p>If you have any sense of loyalty to Nikon, don't get a Sony.<br> </p> </blockquote> <p>That's funny, because that sort of describes what happened to me. However, that was an easy choice. What's not easy is living without a Leica, even though I don't really need one!</p> <blockquote> <p>Shouldn't a "second body" take the same lenses as the first body?</p> </blockquote> <p>Yes, but only if you're using them at the same time. Jason would probably be happy with two completely different systems, given his intentions.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_gilbert4 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 <p>Just today this was posted on the rumor sites<br> http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/nikon-to-e-mount-autofocus-adapter-will-go-on-sale-soon/<br> Remains to be seen how well it performs.<br> I just purchased an "open box" A7R from BuyDig.com and a used 28mm/f2 FE lens from B&H. I'm hoping this will be the basis of a landscape setup, I'm getting tired of all the <em>sturm und drang</em> of Fuji XTrans foliage issues, even using Iridient.<br> One note to the OP: if you use a Mac on El Capitan (OS X 10.11) you will need to find a friend running 10.10 (Yosemite) or earlier in order to update firmware on the first gen. A7 series, if the camera you buy does not have the latest firmware.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonsmith894 Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 <p>Thanks for all the feedback. I found a used A7r for a very good price, and couldn't resist the temptation. It should arrive tomorrow, and I'm excited to put it to use. Thank you again for all the suggestions.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold_gough Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 <p><img src="http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/04/1268604.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="759" />Combine it with an excellent legacy lens, the Printing-Nikkor 150mm and you can make music together. This was at f11 with Nissin Air Flash.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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